Bachelor of Arts

Philosophy - unit set code MJ-A000048

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (Online)

Philosophy provides an introduction to most of the central themes in contemporary philosophical studies. A distinctive feature of the major is its focus upon Asian philosophy, psychoanalysis and philosophy as practiced in continental Europe. Individual units cover questions which deal with the nature of human existence; value, belief and purpose; and knowledge and belief.

On successful completion of the Philosophy major sequence, students should have the following skills:

an ability to develop and articulate abstract ideas

an ability to reflect upon and critique assumptions about life, values and society

an ability for logical thinking and rational argument

an ability to debate philosophical issues arising in fields such as ethics, political values, knowledge systems, religion and interpersonal relationships.